High School: Lettered four years in basketball ... coached by Stacia Crumbly ... team MVP and conference player of the year as a senior ... all-state honoree in her senior year ... also lettered in tennis.

Personal: Member of cadet squadron 27 ... daughter of James Fender and Janie Novak ... has one brother, Whitney (22) ... attended the Academy Prep School ... plans to major in behavioral sciences ... hobbies include fishing, tennis, golf and soccer.